Chilean quince season begins
Quinces are, at present, cultivated mostly in Southern Europe, Turkey and Chile. Raw quinces are far too hard and sour to eat and, for this reason, quinces are often used for compotes. The Portuguese name for this fruit is 'marmelo', hence the word marmalade. "Quinces smell fresh, like citrus, and are thus used as a natural air freshener. The peel can also be used for quince liqueur,' adds Patrick.
For more information:
Patrick Stoffels
Bud Holland
Transportweg 67
2676 LM Maasdijk
Tel: +31 (0) 174-535354
p.stoffels@bud.nl
www.bud.nl